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Constantius II imitation (Failmezger, Plate coin)

Obverse: DN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG, Long-necked diademed cuirassed bust right
Reverse: Blundered legend, soldier spearing fallen horseman, Phrygian helmet, sitting on ground, arm(s) up, II left.

Size: 23.49 mm 6.g

Failmezger 462aCS (This Coin)

 

I showed this book before, but I think its a great collection of Greek and Roman coins, eye appeal and interesting facts , I dont own a Brutus Eid Mar which ended first place,so I put 6 coins on the cover that are mentioned in this book and their final place in the competition of the 100 greatest coins.Selected by collectors and coin dealers.

 

Best book on Roman Imperial/Western/Eastern/Byzantine Empire...John

 

I picked up a copy of ERIC but for some reason have a mental block on using it. It seems difficult to me to find anything. Maybe it's just lack of sleep. Lol

 

I might have a little different riff on this topic. I enjoy the experience of reading a history book that is not specifically numismatic but nevertheless uses coins for illustrations. I like to see if I have, or can acquire, the coin that the writer feels is significant for making a point. Such was the case when I read Michael Cook’s introduction to the Koran, where he demonstrates the spread of Islam into Persia by means of a Khusro II silver drachm. Shortly after reading the slim book, I set about finding a nice, affordable version of the drachm, which I purchased from the VCoins store of our own Victor Clark. I still would like to get a version of the drachm that has the bismillah on it, reflecting the new Islamic hegemony in the region. I have referenced these pages before, but here they are again, along with the coin I bought from Victor.

 

A great book with my bonnie Durotrigues celtic silver stater (Isle of Wight, treasure, 2005):

http://www.celticcoins.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Brighstone.pdf

...with my deepest condolences and all my love to my english mates for the brutal attack in London...

 

Not sure it's actually my favourite, but it's a good read - Admiral Smyth's "Descriptive Catalogue of A Cabinet of Roman Family Coins..." published in 1856. Last year, I bought a fairly battered denarius with a provenance from this collection. So, then I had to get the book and finally the Sotheby's catalogue from when the collection was broken up and sold in 1982. (Coincidentally, the second example of this type from the collection was sold on Vauctions towards the end of last year, but I didn't bid enough for it) Here's a photo' of the page from Smyth's catalogue, the Sotheby catalogue and the coin itself, sitting on its description:


ATB,
Aidan.

 

This is one of those classic Coin Talk threads that I have enjoyed with every fiber of my being!

 

That must be super satisfying to have found the book. Nice work.

I started this thread hoping to learn of good new coin books to enjoy. So far it is working well. I love it when new posts pop up.

John